Lead Souring Specialist

Baker Hughes; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Leicester is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist to develop and execute commodity strategies. Ideal candidates should have a degree in business and a minimum of 3 years in sourcing, alongside strong negotiation and contract management skills. Join us to enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sourcing/materials experience required.
• Strong process mindset is essential.
• Member or working towards membership of CIPS/APICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Source and develop effective suppliers for business objectives.
• Drive supplier compliance to standard payment terms.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Business discipline

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Lead Sourcing Specialist

The Lead Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing and driving assigned indirect commodities across meet cost, cash, fulfillment and stakeholder KPI objectives.

Partner the best

As a Lead Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and execution of the assigned commodity strategies and supplier agreements/contracts.
• Sourcing lead for assigned commodities working closely with stakeholders identify and enable most effective suppliers to business objectives.
• Meeting cost out deflation targets via supplier negotiations, alternate supplier development and/or shifting to Best Cost Region suppliers; develop strategic relationships with global suppliers
• Collaborating with function stakeholders with cost out opportunities and supplier selections.
• Ensure supplier performance stability to meet delivery, quality and inventory expectations, via lead time reductions, capacity improvements, etc.
• Driving supplier compliance to standard payment terms and reduce days to pay to meet cash goals.
• Leverage vendor managed inventory (VMI), consignment, stocking programs and Min Order Quantity strategies with suppliers to meet fulfillment, cost and cash goals.
• Driving supplier selection, development, and overall supplier management excellence
• Developing alternate sources and/or risk mitigation plans for single & sole source suppliers

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Degree/HNC in Business discipline
• Min 3 years of sourcing/materials experience.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Member or working towards membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply/APICS
• strong process mindset
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace challenge with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits